Presidio, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Presidio, Presidio County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Presidio?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 38 days in the Presidio Valley forecast zone and Presidio County — the most common reported hazard around Presidio, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (17 days) and high winds (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 38 | Jun 2026 | Jul 24, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jul 2025 | Jun 28, 2021 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Sep 2008 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | May 2004 | May 15, 2004 · $5,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Presidio Valley forecast zone and Presidio County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Presidio?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 209 miles northeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Presidio | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 209 mi northeast | 31,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 212 mi northwest | 32,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 247 mi east | 41,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Presidio
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Presidio since 1950.
Hail: 11 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on June 15, 1997.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Presidio's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Presidio radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Presidio, TX?
KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 209 miles northeast. KEPZ (El Paso, TX) is 212 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Presidio?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Presidio the lowest scan from KMAF is about 31,600 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Presidio free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Presidio, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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